IKEA plans to increase the number of its products made in the United States as higher tariffs continue to push up the cost of importing furniture from overseas, according to a Reuters report. What’s Related The shift marks a notable change for the Swedish furniture giant. Only about 15% of the products IKEA currently sells in U.S. stores are […]
Unpacking Supply Chain Certifications If you’ve been in supply chain for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed how many people have an alphabet soup of letters after their names: CLTL, CSCP, CPIM, CLTD, CSSBB, and more. Certifications are everywhere. But here’s the thing: not all of them make a real difference. There are over […]
Leadership turnover is taking a real toll on supply chain operations, according to a new survey from Gartner. What’s Related More than half of supply chain leaders, 54 percent, say leadership turnover has “moderately to completely disrupted” their team’s ability to operate over the past three years. The survey was conducted in June 2025 and […]
COSCO SHIPPING North America reached full shore power compliance at the Port of Oakland in 2024 and nearly full compliance at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, marking a major milestone in the company’s push to cut port-related emissions. What’s Related According to the company’s newly released 2024 Sustainability Report, 100% of eligible vessel […]
“IMAC” is the term used in IT that stands for “Install, Move, Add, Change” that describes the various phases of managing assets from the beginning to end of their lifecycle. Starting with the installation and continuing through the life of the “install” to include any relocations, modifications, relocations and even removal of both hardware, related […]
The Warehouse Efficiency Playbook: Proven Strategies to Boost Productivity, Scalability, and Workforce Performance Discover how leading warehouse operations achieve faster fulfillment, lower costs, and stronger teams. Learn actionable strategies for building a scalable automation foundation, empowering employees, improving data visibility, and creating long-term operational resilience… Learn more source
President Donald Trump said this week that he has approved the production of so-called “tiny cars” in the United States, opening the door for manufacturers to build small, low-powered vehicles domestically. What’s Related “I have just approved TINY CARS to be built in America,” Trump posted on social media. He said manufacturers have wanted to […]
The U.S. Energy Department is offering up to $134 million to organizations that can show they have real-world ways to pull rare-earth elements from waste materials like discarded electronics, mine tailings, and coal byproducts. What’s Related The funding is aimed at strengthening the domestic supply of rare earths, which are necessary for electric vehicles, defense systems, […]
As peak shipping season ramps up, logistics teams are under more pressure than ever to keep packages moving accurately and on time. While automation has improved many parts of the process, misloads remain a stubborn issue across the industry. In this interview, Gagan Luthra, VP of Product Management at Impinj, breaks down what’s behind those […]
Kroger is pulling back from its high-profile partnership with Ocado, canceling plans for a new automated grocery fulfillment center in Charlotte, North Carolina, and shutting down multiple U.S. sites tied to the deal. What’s Related As part of the move, Kroger will pay Ocado a one-time fee of $350 million for its decision to scale […]
